Software Expert – Operating Systems (Remote)

Title: Software Expert – Operating Systems (Remote)
Engagement: Hourly contract (Independent Contractor)
Rate: USD 0–100 / hour
Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac)

Role Overview

One of our clients is seeking experienced software professionals with deep operating system expertise to support a high-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing realistic, expert-level software workflows to improve how AI systems understand complex operating system interfaces and multi-step professional tasks. You will contribute directly to the development of high-fidelity datasets used to train next-generation AI models.

Key Responsibilities

Record screen sessions demonstrating operating system workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step
Annotate screenshots by accurately drawing bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
Follow provided staging instructions to configure specific UI states prior to recording
Use custom capture tools to record workflows consistently and accurately
Adhere strictly to task guidelines to ensure data quality and downstream usability
Deliver high-quality outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and model training

Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with one or more operating systems, including:
Windows
macOS
Linux
Ability to follow precise instructions and meet quality standards
Strong attention to detail and independent working capability
Fluent English communication skills
Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or quality assurance work
Experience documenting or recording technical workflows
Comfort working with new tools and staged environments

Engagement Details

Fully remote, asynchronous independent contractor role
Flexible working schedule
Project duration may vary and can be extended based on performance and project needs
Work includes screen recording, UI annotation, and workflow documentation

Compensation & Contract Terms

Hourly compensation aligned with task scope and expertise
Payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise
Engagement is strictly as an independent contractor
No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence.

About the Client

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using real-world human expertise. Contributors work on impactful projects that shape the future of AI while collaborating with top researchers and teams globally.

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